Structured Clinical Interview for Pathological Gambling (SCI-PG) [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

The SCI-PG is a validated and reliable scale assessing the presence of DSM-IV criteria for pathological gambling. The number of criteria met for PG is added for a total score and those meeting 5 or more criteria have DSM-IV pathological gambling.

Subjects are expected to be followed for the duration of the 3 year study.

Diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling every 3 months for the length of the study

This study will track up to 600 young adults (ages 18 to 29) for a two-year period, collecting variables such as gambling behavior, drug and alcohol use, psychiatry and medical history, family history, impulsivity, quality of life, self-esteem, and cognition. For some individuals who meet criteria as being impulsive, they will be randomized to receive an intervention to help reduce their impulsivity.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 29 Years (Adult)

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Ability to understand the procedures and provide written consent

Gambled at least 5 times in the past year

Between the ages of 18 and 29 at intake

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to understand the procedures and provide written consent

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01528982